In a recent legal development, actor Sahil Khan, known for his role in ‘Xcuse Me,’ is seeking intervention from the Bombay High Court to quash an FIR related to his involvement in the Mahadev betting app case. This follows the Enforcement Directorate summoning celebrities including Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan, Kapil Sharma, and Shraddha Kapoor in October.
Sahil Khan had previously faced summons earlier this month, and his pre-arrest bail plea was dismissed by the sessions court, citing substantial evidence. The case is slated for a hearing in February 2024.
As reported by The Free Press Journal, Sahil Khan has approached the High Court after the sessions judge emphasized significant evidence leading to the rejection of his bail plea. Khan vehemently denies any connection to the betting app, labeling the FIR as “wrong, false, bogus, illegal,” and alleging malafide intentions behind its filing. His legal counsel asserts the lack of merit in the FIR and emphasizes Khan’s non-involvement in illicit activities.
With the next hearing scheduled for February 2024, Sahil Khan is seeking a stay on the ongoing probe until early next year. Additionally, he urges the court to restrain coercive actions by the police.
Meanwhile, authorities claim that the Mahadev betting app case involved the use of over 2,000 fake SIM cards and more than 17,000 bogus bank accounts. The police highlight the extensive nature of the fraud, emphasizing the large-scale promotion of online betting on Telegram through over 1,000 channels.
